cyber security

A major breach in data at Anthem Inc — a health care company — is raising questions about the security of data across the industry. A Rochester cyber security specialist weighed-in on the implications of this latest incident which has compromise the personal data of 80 million people.

Initial reports from Anthem say the breach didn’t put medical records of current members and former members at risk, but other identifying data (such as names, birthdays, and social security numbers) were exposed.